Chief Executives Salary in New Jersey
Chief Executives in New Jersey earn a median of $310,440 a year, +45% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $310,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +45% ($213,990)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,430
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $173,560; the top 10% earn over $666,030. Nationally the range is $75,700 to $507,730.
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- Marketing Managers$180,040 median in New Jersey
Chief Executives pay in New Jersey
How much do chief executives make in New Jersey?
The median is $310,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $173,560 and the top 10% earn over $666,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for chief executives?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 46 (+45% vs. the national median of $213,990). Living costs are not included.